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The Western Fair
September 11 - 20, 2009
The Western Fair has been an annual event in London since 1868,
and has grown to become Canada's seventh largest fair. The fair
runs for 10 days every September bringing over 250,000 tourists
from Southwestern Ontario and farther. Each year the program expands
to include more exhibits, concerts and animals. The Western Fair
Entertainment Centre & Agriplex is the center of the event
and is also home to three NHL-sized hockey rinks, an Olympic-sized
rink, a horse racing track, an IMAX movie theatre, a restaurant,
a museum, a concert venue and more.
Advance tickets also available in person at:
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Western Fair: Grandstand Guest Service desk,
open from 9am – 9pm (7 days a week).
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the Western Fair Information Booth at Argyle
Mall, Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall from Friday, August
21st until Thursday, September 10th.
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Advance admission and midway tickets are
available in person at any Shoppers Drug Mart location. Ride
All Day passes are not available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Western Fair Tickets:
Admission:
Children (10 yrs & younger) Free
General (11 yrs & older) $10
Ride All Day Fun Passes:
*Ride All Day Fun Passes MON–FRI - $32.00
*Ride All Day Fun Passes SAT & SUN - $37.00
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The Ride All Day Fun Pass is good for both
the Adult and Kiddyland midway
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Some height restrictions apply
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Ride all day fun pass NOT accepted in 2
For 1 Ride Promotion on Sept. 11th & 20th. Only Midway coupons
accepted for 2 For 1 Promotion. Some exceptions apply –
i.e. Pony Rides
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Fun pass valid one day of the fair
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Fun pass does not include fair admission
Buildings open:
Canada & Progress:
Mon.-Wed. 3pm-10pm,
Thurs.-Sun. 11am-10pm,
West Annex:
Mon. –Wed. 3pm-11pm,
Thurs.- Sun. 11am-11pm,
(Sun. Sept. 20, 11am-10pm),
Special Events (International Food & Travel):
Mon.-Wed. 3pm-10pm,
Thurs.-Sun. 11am-10pm,
Confederation (London’s Farmers Market):
Mon-Wed. 3pm-9pm,
Thurs., Fri.& Sun. 11am-9pm,
Saturdays 8am-9pm,
Western Fair Contact:
Tel: (519) 438-7203 ext 222, ext 228
Web Site: www.westernfair.com
Summary of Some of London's major events:
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Festa Italiana
The Italian Market celebrates all that is Italian in a three-day
festival in August that includes dancing, Italian food and more.
Evening entertainment includes Italian operas and a fashion
show.
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London
Fringe Festival
London’s Fringe Festival is the eighth largest of its
kind in Canada. Fringe theatre is a term used to describe alternative
theatre, or entertainment not of the mainstream, the equivalent
of New York's off-Broadway theatre.
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London
International Children's Festival
Held last year June 6-10, the London International Children’s
Festival is a celebration of the arts, allowing children the
opportunity to experience professional and community arts from
around the globe and across our country during an annual festival.
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London Ribfest
Who loves eating messy, finger-licking-good ribs? If you answered
“I do” then make sure to include London’s
Ribfest on your itinerary. The second largest rib festival in
North America and is held at Victoria Park.
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The Western Fair
The Western Fair has been an annual event in London since 1868,
and has grown to become Canada's seventh largest fair.
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Western
Union Sunfest
London's Sunfest event, the first weekend of July, celebrates
the music, dance, cuisine and crafts of a myriad of cultures
across the world.
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